PREAMBLE: We seek to develop a lifelong appreciation for the disciplines of history and the social sciences, an eagerness to learn more, and an appreciation for the experiences of others.
Students will be able to analyze primary and secondary sources
H1-LSa. I can distinguish between primary and secondary sources and provide examples.
H1-LSb. I can put together information from different types of sources.
H1-LSc. I can use what I know to make sense of new information.
H1-LSd. I can determine how the present is similar to and different from the past.
H1-MSa. I can evaluate primary and secondary sources.
H1-MSb. I can synthesize multiple sources of information.
H1-MSc. I can think critically about the topics I am learning about.
H1-USa. I can evaluate primary and secondary sources.
H1-USb. I can synthesize multiple sources of information.
H1-USc. I can deploy content knowledge in order to contextualize primary and secondary sources of information.
H1-USd. I can determine the extent to which the present mirrors, differs from, and results from the past.
Students will be able to communicate their ideas clearly and persuasively.
H2-LSa. I can use writing, speaking, and other modes of communication to create and defend a point of view.
H2-LSb. I can communicate in ways that are appropriate to the situation.
H2-LSc. I can communicate ideas respectfully and with empathy for others, while holding firm to my own opinions and beliefs.
H2-LSd. I can listen attentively and with an open mind.
H2-LSe. I can write and speak clearly according to the intent of the assignment.
H2-MSa. I can communicate my ideas clearly and effectively.
H2-MSb. I can communicate ideas respectfully and with empathy for others, while holding firm to my own opinions and beliefs.
H2-MSc. I can listen attentively and with an open mind
H2-USa. I can use writing, speaking, and other modes of communication to create and defend a point of view.
H2-USb. I can communicate in ways that are appropriate to the situation.
H2-USc. I can communicate ideas respectfully and with empathy for others, while holding firm to my own opinions and beliefs.
H2-USd. I can listen attentively and with an open mind.
H2-USe. I can write and speak clearly, using a strong and persuasive voice, and demonstrate clear relationships among argument, evidence, and interpretation.
Students will be able to find and process the reliable information they need in order to answer questions about the past, present, and/or future.
H3-LSa. I can use resources that are provided in class to answer my questions.
H3-LSb. I can interpret the resources I find to construct an argument and/or share the information with others.
H3-LSc. I can evaluate the reliability and credibility of sources according to the guidelines I’ve been provided.
H3-LSd. I can give credit to and acknowledge the work of others and determine when it is necessary to do so.
H3-MSa. I can find and interpret information that I need in order to answer questions about the past, present, and future.
H3-MSb. I can give credit to and acknowledge the work of others and determine when it is necessary to do so.
H3-USa. I can find and use a range of appropriate resources to answer my questions.
H3-USb. I can interpret the resources I find and apply them to constructing an argument.
H3-USc. I can evaluate the reliability and credibility of a source by using context knowledge and close-reading and analytic skills.
H3-USd. I can give credit to and acknowledge the work of others when necessary.
Global Citizenship - Students will be able to apply their analytic (I), communicative (II), and research (III) abilities in service to their communities, societies, and the world.
H4-LSa. I can consider a variety of perspectives: my own and others.
H4-LSb. I can approach unfamiliar cultures, peoples, and ideas with openness, sensitivity, empathy, and curiosity.
H4-LSc. I can actively engage with local, national, and international communities.
H4-MSa. I can consider a variety of global perspectives beyond my own and consider their value within their historical and social context.
H4-MSb. I can approach unfamiliar cultures, peoples, and ideas with openness, sensitivity, empathy, and curiosity.
H4-MSc. I can actively engage with local, national, and international communities.
H4-USa. I can consider a variety of perspectives in order to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as a citizen of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
H4-USb. I can approach unfamiliar cultures, peoples, and ideas with openness, sensitivity, empathy, and curiosity.
H4-USc. I can actively engage with local, national, and international communities.
Students will be able to consider a variety of ideas and perspectives effectively.
H5-LSa. I can use what I am learning to form my own opinions and appreciate those of others.
H5-LSb. I can consider the characteristics that make up different identities and how that can determine different perspectives.
H5-LSc. I can identify how time and place influences the decisions people make.
H5-LSd. I can recognize and consider the viewpoints of other people.
H5-LSe. I can empathize with other people’s perspectives.
H5-MSa. I can contextualize what I am learning in order to form my own opinions and appreciate those of others.
H5-MSb. I can consider the factors that influence the cultural identities of individuals and groups, and how that results in various perspectives.
H5-MSc. I can consider the influence of time and place on how and why humans make decisions in order to understand and empathize with a variety of perspectives.
H5-USa. I can contextualize what I am learning in order to form my own opinions and appreciate those of others.
H5-USb. I can consider the factors that influence the cultural identities of individuals and groups, and how that results in various perspectives.
H5-USc. I can consider the influence of time and place on how and why humans make decisions in order to understand and empathize with a variety of perspectives.